27-year old shooting guard Ashley Shields (180-SG-85) had a very impressive game in the last round for league's best team Maccabi Ashdod and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 10.She had the game-high 23 points adding five rebounds and two assists for Maccabi Ashdod in her team's victory, helping them to beat H.R. Le-Zion (#9, 2-7) 82-69. It allowed Maccabi Ashdod to consolidate first place in the Israeli D1. They maintain perfect record without any lost game in the league. It's already very far into the season and Maccabi Ashdod keeps perfect 9 -0 record. It's Shields' second year at Maccabi Ashdod and it's hard to imagine this team without her. SW Tennessee State CC graduate has very impressive stats this year. Shields is in league's top in points (3rd best: 21.1ppg), assists (3rd best: 4.9apg) and averages solid 3.8spg,59.1% FGP and 40.9% from behind 3-point line.

Second best performed player last round was Charde Houston (185-F-86, agency: LBM Management). She is American forward in her first season at Maccabi Ashdod. In the last game Houston recorded impressive 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Of course together with Shields she helped Maccabi Ashdod with another comfortable win 82-69 over the lower-ranked H.R. Le-Zion (#9, 2-7) being unquestionably team leader. Of course Maccabi Ashdod still keep the league's top spot. She plays for the best team in the league and Maccabi Ashdod managed to win all 9 games keeping perfect record. Houston is a newcomer at Maccabi Ashdod and quickly became one of team's most reliable players. She belongs to the best scorers in the league with 18.0ppg (#8). She also registered 7.3 boards per game.

Third place about best performers goes to guard Tiffany Hayes (177-G-89) of H.R. Le-Zion (#9). Hayes showcased her all-around game by recording 24 points, five rebounds and five assists in the last round. Despite Hayes' great performance H.R. Le-Zion lost 69-82 to the league's current leader Maccabi Ashdod (#1, 9-0). But her team cannot count on just a single player as she also needs help of the other teammates. H.R. Le-Zion can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have extremely bad season and 2-7 record places them at the very bottom of the standings. Too bad for Hayes she does not play for a better team. But maybe if she did, her season stats would not be that high. Hayes has individually a great season in Israel. After only 9 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 19.0ppg (5th best).

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

KB Stars Seoul (WKBL) agreed terms with 33-year old American ex-international center Kara Braxton (198-102kg-83, college: Georgia). She played last season at Maccabi Ashdod in Israeli D1 league. In 12 games she had 9.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.7apg. Braxton helped them to win the League title (twice). She also played that season for Liaoning Hengye in Chinese WCBA where in 32 games she recorded very impressive stats: 20.0ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg. A very spectacular season in her career as s... [read more]

KB Stars Seoul (WKBL) agreed terms with 33-year old American ex-international center Kara Braxton (198-102kg-83, college: Georgia). She played last season at Maccabi Ashdod in Israeli D1 league. In 12 games she had 9.8ppg, 6.1rpg and 1.7apg. Braxton helped them to win the League title (twice). She also played that season for Liaoning Hengye in Chinese WCBA where in 32 games she recorded very impressive stats: 20.0ppg, 8.9rpg, 1.8apg and 1.3spg. A very spectacular season in her career as she was named to Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese WCBA Honorable Mention.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Braxton was voted Asia-Basket.com All-Chinese WCBA Import of the Year back in 2011. She was a member of USA Senior National Team back in 2006.Braxton is quite experienced player. Her career allowed her to visit three different continents, while she played in five different countries. Braxton tasted the life as pro basketball player in Europe, Asia and of course North America. She has played previously professionally in Italy, Poland (Wisla Can-Pack), Russia (Nadezhda Orenburg), Turkey (Besiktas, TED Ankara and Ormanspor) and WNBA (Dallas Wings, New York Liberty and Phoenix Mercury).Braxton attended University of Georgia until 2004 and it will be her 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player.

American Forward Keisha Hampton (187-F-90, agency: LBM Management) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Bnot Hertzeliya, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4. The 26-year old player was the main contributor (40 points, six rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Maccabi R.Gan (3-1) 94-84. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Bnot Hertzeliya is placed at 2nd position in Israeli D1. They would hav... [read more]

American Forward Keisha Hampton (187-F-90, agency: LBM Management) had a great game in the last round for second-ranked Bnot Hertzeliya, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 4.The 26-year old player was the main contributor (40 points, six rebounds and three assists) to her team's victory, helping them to beat Maccabi R.Gan (3-1) 94-84. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. Bnot Hertzeliya is placed at 2nd position in Israeli D1. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost that single game earlier this season. Bnot Hertzeliya will need more victories to improve their 3-1 record. In the team's last game Hampton had a remarkable 62.5% from 2-point range and got six three-pointers out of 6 attempts. She turned to be Bnot Hertzeliya's top player in her first season with the team. Former De Paul University star has very solid stats this year. Hampton is league's best scorer averaging so far 23.5ppg. Hampton is in league's top in and averages impressive 56.8% FGP and 57.9% from behind 3-point line.

The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old American Talia Caldwell (188-C-91) of Ramat Hasharon. Caldwell had a very good evening with a double-double of 15 points and 20 rebounds. Of course Ramat Hasharon cruised to a 65-57 relatively comfortable win over slightly lower-ranked Hapoel Z/MM (#5, 1-2). This victory allowed Ramat Hasharon to move up to 4th position in the standings. Her team's 2-2 record is not bad at all. Caldwell is a newcomer at Ramat Hasharon, but is already one of team's top players.

Third on the list of top players last round was another Bnot Hertzeliya's star - American guard Tayler Hill (178-SG-90). Hill got into 30-points club by scoring 31 points in the last round. She went also for six assists. She was another key player of Bnot Hertzeliya, helping her team with a 94-84 win against #3 ranked Maccabi R.Gan in a game of the week. Bnot Hertzeliya needs these victories very badly if they think about taking over top position in the standings. Their record at this point is 3 victories and 1 lost games. Hill has a great season in Israel. After only 4 games, she made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 23.0ppg (2nd best) and assists with 4.8apg (6th best).

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Coincidentally all visitors won their games. The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss ofMaccabi Ramat Gan (3-1) in Ramat Hen on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Bnot Hertzeliya (3-1) 94-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Maccabi Ramat Gan. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bnot Hertzeliya shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great per... [read more]

Coincidentally all visitors won their games.

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Maccabi Ramat Gan (3-1) in Ramat Hen on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Bnot Hertzeliya (3-1) 94-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Maccabi Ramat Gan. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bnot Hertzeliya shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Keisha Hampton (187-90, college: De Paul, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) and the other American import Tayler Hill (178-90, college: Ohio St.) who added 31 points and 6 assists (made all of her eleven free throws !!!) during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Danielle Adams (185-89, college: Texas A&M) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Bnot Hertzeliya have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Maccabi R.Gan. Bnot Hertzeliya is looking forward to face Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Maccabi Ramat Gan will play against the league's leader Maccabi Ashdod (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Hap.Petah Tikva has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Rishon Le-Zion, where they defeated Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (1-2) 64-54. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by power forward Karisma Chapman (180-91, college: UAB) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and Nikki Dixon supported her with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by forward Shae Kelley (185-91, college: Minnesota) did not help to save the game for Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion. Hap.Petah Tikva (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Maccabi Raanana. Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Elitzur Holon and Hapoel Z/MM. Hap.Petah Tikva will play against higher ranked Hapoel Z/MM (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion will play against the league's second-placed Bnot Hertzeliya having rather not much hope for a victory.The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Top-ranked Maccabi Ashdod (3-0) played at the court of 8th ranked Maccabi Raanana (1-3). Maccabi Ashdod smashed Maccabi Raanana 86-44 on Monday. Katia Levitsky fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Karisma Penn produced 13 points and 7 rebounds for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Maccabi Ashdod have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Newly promoted Maccabi Raanana dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with Hap.Petah Tikva. Maccabi Ashdod will meet at home Maccabi Ramat Gan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Maccabi Raanana will play against Elitzur Holon (#6) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 4 Ramat Hasharon won against Hapoel Z/MM on the opponent's court 65-57. The most impressive stats of the last round was 15 points and 20 rebounds by Talia Caldwell of Ramat Hasharon.

There was a minor upset when one of their biggest challengers Hapoel Z/MM (1-2) was defeated at home by sixth ranked Ramat Hasharon (2-2) 65-57 on Monday. Americans were the main players on the court also this time. Center Talia Caldwell (188-91, college: California) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 20 rebounds for the winners. Guard Jasmine Thomas (175-89, college: Duke) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard Alex Harden (180-93, college: Wichita St.) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and guard Kim Demmings (173-92, college: Wright St.) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ramat Hasharon moved-up to fourth place. Newly promoted Hapoel Z/MM dropped to the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Elitzur Holon and H.R. Le-Zion. Ramat Hasharon will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Hapoel Z/MM will play against Hap.Petah Tikva (#8) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Hapoel Z/MM: A.Harden 19+14reb+4ast, K.Demmings 14+10reb+3ast, E.Rotberg 12+5reb+1ast, E.Yaari 6+1reb+3ast, B.Miller 4+5reb+2ast, Y.Grossman 2+1rebRamat Hasharon: T.Caldwell 15+20reb+3ast, N.Kedem 14+2reb+1ast, J.Thomas 9+8reb+5ast, A.Cohen 8+5reb+2ast, L.Tal 8+4reb, J.Payne 7+6reb+2ast

The game in supposed to be also quite interesting. Top-ranked Maccabi Ashdod (3-0) played at the court of 8th ranked Maccabi Raanana (1-3). Maccabi Ashdod smashed Maccabi Raanana 86-44 on Monday. Maccabi Ashdod dominated down low during the game scoring 64 of its points in the paint compared to Maccabi Raanana's 28 and made 16-of-21 free shots (76.2 percent) during the game. Maccabi Ashdod forced 25 Maccabi Raanana turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The former international Katia Levitsky (190-85, college: Villanova) fired 15 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Swedish Abdi Farhiya (188-92) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds. American forward Karisma Penn (188-91, college: Illinois) produced 13 points and 7 rebounds and her fellow American import point guard Tiffany Bias (168-92, college: Oklahoma St.) added 9 points respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Maccabi Ashdod have a solid three-game winning streak. Defending champion keeps a position of league leader. Newly promoted Maccabi Raanana dropped to the bottom place with three games lost. They share the position with Hap.Petah Tikva. Maccabi Ashdod will meet at home Maccabi Ramat Gan (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Maccabi Raanana will play against Elitzur Holon (#6) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Maccabi Raanana: K.Penn 13+7reb+2ast, T.Bias 9+3reb+2ast, S.Tirosh 6+3ast, K.Jackson 4+9reb, L.Doron 3+1reb+1ast, Y.Yizchaki 3+1reb+2astMaccabi Ashdod: K.Levitsky 15+6reb+2ast, S.Doron 14, A.Farhiya 12+7reb+3ast, T.Presley 10+3reb+3ast, R.Ben Nun 10+3ast, T.Jackson 9+6reb+2ast

Hap.Petah Tikva has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Rishon Le-Zion, where they defeated Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (1-2) 64-54. Hap.Petah Tikva forced 24 Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion turnovers. Americans were the main players on the court. The winners were led by power forward Karisma Chapman (180-91, college: UAB) who scored that evening 21 points and 8 rebounds and guard Nikki Dixon (178-93, college: Clemson) supported her with 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals. Even 22 points and 9 rebounds by forward Shae Kelley (185-91, college: Minnesota) did not help to save the game for Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion. Forward Jillian Robbins (190-84, college: Tulsa, agency: LBM Management) added 17 points and 9 rebounds for lost side. Hap.Petah Tikva (1-3) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with Maccabi Raanana. Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion at the other side keeps the fifth position with two games lost. They share it with Elitzur Holon and Hapoel Z/MM. Hap.Petah Tikva will play against higher ranked Hapoel Z/MM (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion will play against the league's second-placed Bnot Hertzeliya having rather not much hope for a victory.Top scorers:H.R. Le-Zion: S.Kelley 22+9reb+1ast, J.Robbins 17+9reb+2ast, A.Rachel Lux 6+2reb+2ast, K.Nechama 4+1ast, A.Beverly-Kelley 3+7reb+4ast, E.Porat 2Hap.Petah Tikva: K.Chapman 21+8reb+2ast, N.Dixon 17+8reb+5ast, R.Campbell 10+14reb+4ast, O.Lavy 8+2reb+4ast, A.Tulman 3, Y.Gutt 3+1reb+1ast

The most crucial game of the last round was the first loss of Maccabi Ramat Gan (3-1) in Ramat Hen on Monday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Bnot Hertzeliya (3-1) 94-84. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Maccabi Ramat Gan. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Bnot Hertzeliya shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Worth to mention a great performance of American forward Keisha Hampton (187-90, college: De Paul, agency: LBM Management) who helped to win the game recording 40 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds (perfect from downtown making all six shots !!!) and the other American import Tayler Hill (178-90, college: Ohio St.) who added 31 points and 6 assists (made all of her eleven free throws !!!) during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Danielle Adams (185-89, college: Texas A&M) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and guard Bria Holmes (185-94, college: W.Virginia) scored 21 points and 6 rebounds. Four Maccabi Ramat Gan players scored in double figures. Bnot Hertzeliya have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Maccabi R.Gan. Bnot Hertzeliya is looking forward to face Hapoel Rishon Le-Zion (#7) at home in the next round where they are favorite. Maccabi Ramat Gan will play against the league's leader Maccabi Ashdod (#1) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Maccabi R.Gan: D.Adams 22+7reb+5ast, B.Holmes 21+6reb+2ast, C.Hopkins 12+9reb+6ast, D.Feder 11+1reb+4ast, D.Diamant 9+5reb+6ast, A.Baron 6+3reb+2astBnot Hertzeliya: K.Hampton 40+6reb+3ast, T.Hill 31+4reb+6ast, L.Suez-Karni 8+4reb+1ast, C.Burdick 6+15reb+3ast, N.Shalom 5+2reb+3ast, O.Banet 4+6reb+2ast

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